Obviously, going through his story in chronological fashion does afford What if? a structure not enjoyed by many other stand-up shows. But this is no rote recounting of his tale. Observations from his immigrant perspective are skillfully done and unexpected cultural references are dropped in with aplomb. (A reference to Harry Potter raises a particular belly laugh.)
De Freitas is an extremely warm on stage presence. Audience interaction is good-natured, usually in keeping with the culture-clash theme of the show, and just on the right side of spiky. His natural appeal means there is a slight air of your very charismatic pal telling stories, albeit very funny ones. It will be interesting to see how he fares on a larger stage with an audience not quite so close-up.
On this evidence, he shouldn’t have any issues. A winning presence from first word to last, André de Feitas deserves to be a sleeper hit of the Fringe.